Why not challenge yourself to help us challenge the structures that keep people in poverty?
By joining in one of our sponsored abseils you could go over the edge to help us raise money for Christian Aid.
Registration: £15 per person
Minimum sponsorship: £60 per person
Abseils take place around the country and throughout the year.
NORTH ENGLAND
Manchester Sponsored Abseil
Saturday 11 February 2012
The Renaissance Hotel is in the heart of Manchester's entertainment quarter and towers a gigantic 160 feet over this vibrant and bustling city. With awesome views over the whole of Greater Manchester it will be hard not to be tempted to look down!
REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT HAS NOW CLOSED
Newcastle Sponsored Abseil
Sunday 26 February 2012
Join us at Newcastle’s Vermont Hotel as you push yourself to the limit at what is reputed to be the North East’s highest charity abseil. Swing like Spiderman and marvel at the views over the Toon, as you become a super-hero negotiating the massive 200 ft drop in this adrenaline pumping challenge. (Fancy dress is optional)
Register nowSOUTH EAST ENGLAND
Hertfordshire Sponsored Abseil
Saturday 10 March 2012
Enjoy the spectacular views over the beautiful Hatfield House and Hertfordshire countryside as you become one of the first people to ever abseil down the 15th Century tower of St Etheldreda’s Church in Old Hatfield. Don’t miss the chance to join Christian Aid in this scenic abseil for all.
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Surrey Sponsored Abseil
Saturday 24 March 2012
The 15th Century tower of St Mary and St Nicholas church in Leatherhead has been used as a school, a fire station and now…an abseil venue! Put your fear threshold to the test at this historic building which is even older than the Domesday Book. You’ll have stunning views over the town of Leatherhead, right across to Box Hill and Dorking, as you participate in this exciting and unique experience.
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SOUTH WEST ENGLAND
Exeter Valentine’s Sponsored Abseil
Tuesday 14 February 2012
Do something different on Valentine’s Day 2012 and abseil 80 feet down St Thomas the Apostle Church in Exeter. You could take on the challenge solo, or invite your partner on a heart-stopping date. Either way, this is the perfect opportunity to test yourself while showing what’s really important by raising money for the world’s poorest communities.
REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT HAS NOW CLOSED
Dorset Coast Sponsored Abseil
Wednesday 29 February 2012
Challenge yourself to go over the edge to end poverty as you take a leap of faith by abseiling 100 feet down St Mary’s Church in Swanage, Dorset. Enjoy the stunning sea and countryside views on your way down while knowing that every penny raised will make a difference to some of the world’s poorest communities.
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All places are limited and allocated on a first come, first served basis so register now to secure your place on a Christian Aid Sponsored Abseil!
When you sign up you will receive a Christian Aid t-shirt, a comprehensive sponsorship pack and personal support from the events and fundraising team.
You must be 11 years or over to take part in any of our sponsored abseils and all under 18s must have written parental consent.
All the money you raise by abseiling for Christian Aid counts:
• £5.50 could provide 50 fruit tree seedlings in Ethiopia
• £15 could give a family in Burundi a goat
• £24 could plant a market garden in Mali
• £50 could provide a bike for a human rights monitor in Sierra Leone
• £71 could pay for a year’s education for a child in Bangladesh
Questions?
Contact the Events Fundraising Team on 0207 523 2019 or email events@christian-aid.org.
Or to find out more about the work of Christian Aid click here.
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